Keep on writing.
“Most of us like to play baseball manager. But your suggestions to Jim Tracy after Game 1 between the Rockies and Phillies in the National League division series demonstrate why he should manage and you should write. Your suggestion: Replace Yorvit Torrealba with Chris Iannetta at catcher. Result: Torrealba hit a two-run homer and Iannetta did not play. Awful suggestion. Rockies lose with you as manager. Don’t quit your day job, Kiz.”
Joey, Castle Rock
Kiz: Yep, I deserve the grief. But can you honestly tell me that you, Tracy and Eric Young Jr. all knew Torrealba was going to blast his first dinger since May 6? Oh, well. At least I have two ways to salve my bruised ego: 1) In this day and age, I am extremely lucky to have a day job, and 2) If the “Jeopardy!” category is baseball, I won’t beat Tracy, but definitely could finish ahead of Charlie Manuel.
This one’s below the belt.
“Thanks, Kiz. You had to remind me that playing baseball in October was supposed to be fun. Have you seen my bag of ice? I’ve got some swelling to take care of. Your friend, Matt Holliday.”
Russ, thank-you note forger
Kiz: Talk about your low blows. The way St. Louis blew a playoff game to Los Angeles was no picnic for Holliday. Hey, outfielders shout, “I’ve got it!” all the time. But seldom do they get it the way Holliday did. That’s gotta hurt.
Talent trumps Josh.
“Kiszla, are you serious? Before Josh McDaniels is finished coaching in this league, he has a real shot to ride in more Super Bowl parades than Mike Shanahan? Why? Because McDaniels was an assistant under Bill Belichick? Because he was anointed by Broncos owner Pat Bowlen? Because he’s 4-0? Come on, one thing and only one thing wins Super Bowls: player talent.”
Michael, Boulder
Kiz: For those of you keeping score at home, McDaniels and Shanahan are currently tied at three Super Bowl rings apiece. I’m betting McD wins his next one before Shanny does.
No cheering in the press box.
“You might want to hold back your slobbering all over McDaniels, at least until he has coached a full year in the NFL. Are you a journalist or a cheerleader? You can’t look at McDaniels’ ‘extensive’ work in the league and conclude he is a better coach than Wade Phillips of Dallas.”
Seth, U.S. Army
Kiz: Let’s review. In Denver’s 17-10 victory against Dallas, which coach stood there on the sideline with a “beats-me” look as Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo took his last two shots at tying the game by throwing the football at Champ Bailey, merely one of the best cornerbacks in the business? Now that’s some coaching, pardner.
Orton is no ringbearer.
“This is the thing about Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton. He might play a very clean game. He might win a lot of games at home. He might even take a team with a lot of strong pieces to the playoffs. But he will not win a Super Bowl. Ever.”
Calib, Salida
Kiz: Wow. Where did you learn such negativity down South Park way? Did you go to grade school with Eric Cartman?
Elvis lives.
“It kind of looks like a new Broncos’ identity is beginning to emerge, huh? Elvis Dumervil is in the building with eight sacks! I remember years ago when Denver drafted another undersized defensive lineman and turned him into a linebacker: Karl Mecklenburg.”
Don, fond of No. 77 forever
Kiz: Wreck and Doom. Let’s hope when it’s all said and done, they are teammates in the Ring of Fame.
Parting shot
New math at CU doesn’t add up
And today’s parting shot brings into question the quality of football education that players at Colorado are receiving. How long will it be required for the Buffaloes to learn how to count to 10?
“Those 10 wins CU coach Dan Hawkins guaranteed must be over the remaining life of his contract. Hawk math!”
Don, Pueblo West
